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James Lincoln de la Mothe Borglum (April 9, 1912 – January 27, 1986) was an American sculptor, photographer, author and engineer; he was best known for overseeing the completion of the Mount Rushmore after the death of the project's leader, his father, Gutzon Borglum, in 1941.
Jan 25, 2023 · Learn about James Lincoln Borglum, the son of Gutzon Borglum, who worked on the carving of Mount Rushmore from 1924 to 1943. Find out his roles, achievements, and legacy as the first National Park superintendent of the memorial.
Learn about Lincoln Borglum, the son of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore. He worked on the monument as a pointer, assistant, and superintendent, and completed it after his father's death.
Oct 30, 2011 · Learn how the sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who also carved Lincoln's head in the White House, chose Mount Rushmore as the site for his monument to four presidents. Find out how he used dynamite, drills and ropes to create the six-story portraits of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt.
Learn about the life and work of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor who created Mount Rushmore. Find out how he became involved in the project, who his patrons and influences were, and how he faced challenges and controversies.
- American Experience
Oct 21, 2020 · Learn about the carving of Mount Rushmore by Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln Borglum at this visitor center. See exhibits, a film, tools, models and historic footage of the work.
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Oct 31, 2016 · Seven months after the 73-year-old sculptor died in March 1941, Borglum’s son Lincoln led the effort to finish the carving of the four presidents.
